The Women's Skills Development Project is a non-profit founded in 1975 to empower poor and illiterate women from rural villages in Nepal who are widowed, divorced, disabled, or abused. With free health awareness and English classes, many artisans have developed the skills and confidence to become completely self-sufficient. They've flourished from a small group of 16 employees to more than 200 today.

Black, Gray, or Red

100% cotton

Four separate zippered compartments

9.5" H x 9" W (24.1 x 22.9 cm)

Handmade in and fairly traded from Nepal

Created to help women worldwide gain economic security for themselves and their families by earning fair wages for their handiwork, Global Girlfriend sources women-made, fair-trade imported, eco-friendly products. By supporting long-term partnerships with the artisans, it fosters equal employment opportunities, healthy and safe working conditions, technical assistance, and development strategies to help reduce poverty, one community at a time. Become a "Global Girlfriend" and help build a brighter future for girlfriends around the globe!

Recent reviews:

October 11, 2014 -
Love that it's a sling bag and convenient to carry. It's small yet you can carry a lot in it due to all the nice secure zipper compartments. Well made.

April 27, 2014 -
Love this purse. Very well made and is a nice sturdy material. The perfect size and has a lot of roomy zippered pockets that I like. Highly recommend this item.

December 3, 2013 -
This has become my everyday purse. I chose the gray and I get a lot of compliments on it. It is well made and holds a lot more than you would think. Love the convenience of the adjustable, cross-body styling.

September 6, 2013 -
This purse is a wonderful, cross body purse! I love that all the pockets zip, that there are many pockets, the strap is adjustable, it looks stylish and is not bulky, and it can fit a lot of things in it. Since receiving it, it is my favorite go-to purse, and it is also the most special, when I think about the person who actually made it- not a factory!

August 10, 2013 -
I had been looking for a cloth bag with several pockets, and this bag was perfect. It holds a lot, considering it doesn't look terribly large. In spite of the many pockets, things are easy to find. I have the bag in red and it is a nice, dark shade, not garish or showy at all. The bag is also very well made. I also like that the purchase of this bag helps the women of Nepal to support themselves and get ahead in life. I would definitely recommend this bag.